What to Know About Boarding

The boarding community at Farringtons School aims to provide and nurture a caring, stimulating, Christian, family environment that is secure and safe and where pupils’ relationships with their peers and members of staff are open, positive and long-lasting.

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Principles

Provide a caring Christian home for all boarders, regardless of race, age, gender or belief
Encourage boarders to support one another and learn to live together as a community, developing skills of responsibility and reliability
Encourage honesty, trust and respect between staff and boarders
Educate boys and girls together in the same community, to give them the capacity to relate to and understand the other sex on equal terms
Foster the development of confidence, courtesy and compassion
Encourage learning and growth so that each individual reaches his or her full potential, developing their personality and self-esteem
Encourage friendships both within a peer group and across a range of age groups
Promote teamwork and develop community spirit
Provide a broad education, offering academic, cultural, social, creative and sporting opportunities
Foster co-operation and collaboration between parents, staff, guardians and pupils
Develop an appreciation of, and sensitivity to, the needs, dignity and rights of others, as well as moral and aesthetic awareness
Balance freedom with responsibility and promote a culture of self-discipline

How Many Boarding Houses are There?

Boarders live in West House for boy and girls in Years 9 to Year 13. Boys and girls reside in dedicated spaces, with separate bedrooms, bathrooms, and shower facilities, while sharing dynamic communal areas like the common room and kitchen.

West House is led by a team of house parents and supported by the School Healthcare Team.

WEST HOUSE

West House provides a cosy, home-like environment, offering a mix of double, triple and quad rooms. Boys and girls have separate bedrooms, bathrooms and shower facilities, they will share communal spaces such as common room and kitchen, fostering a strong sense of community. All rooms are equipped with desks, lamps, ample storage space, and modern wardrobes.

The house features excellent facilities, including a modern kitchen where students can prepare light snacks and hot drinks after school.

In the evenings, West House becomes a hub of activity, with staff making popcorn and hot chocolate for the students to enjoy while they discuss their day. Our spacious and comfortable lounge serves as a versatile space for various activities, such as yoga sessions, pamper nights, manicures, game nights, birthday parties, and film screenings. The students also organise fashion shows, cooking competitions, and other engaging events alongside their studies. Boarding activities extend to the gym, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pool, and barbecues, fostering a sense of family and fun within the boarding community.

The dedicated team of staff in West House reside in their own apartments on the same corridors as the students, providing round-the-clock support. They share a genuine passion for their work, actively engaging with the students by assisting with homework, organising activities, dining with them, and being available for chats and assistance whenever needed.

Together, they strive to create an extended family atmosphere where boarders feel at home and cherished. Their unwavering dedication ensures that each students boarding experience is not only joyful but also memorable.

“The best thing about boarding is having people around you all the time. There is always someone to play football and basketball with and games such as Uno and Jenga and of course compete with on the Play Station! Lessons work differently from my school in Kenya and the teachers interact with us much more with a lot of one-to-one support.” Jamal – Year 9